Chapter 6 of The New Boy at Hilltop, and Other Stories is here in full — 436 sentences across 88 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
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Chapter 6 of The New Boy at Hilltop, and Other Stories is here in full — 436 sentences across 88 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"Hold on there," said the editor. "Are you certain he said he'd not give out the statement again until he reached New York?" "Quite certain," was the reply. Something almost resembling pleasure appeared on the city editor's face. "He'll not get there until 8.30; too late for the evening papers.
Chapter 6 of The New Boy at Hilltop, and Other Stories is here in full — 436 sentences across 88 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)
From this reading “"Hold on there," said the editor.”
possessive form of “editor” — a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)
From this reading “Something almost resembling pleasure appeared on the city editor's face.”
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading “"He'll not get there until 8.30; too late for the evening papers.”
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading “Something almost resembling pleasure appeared on the city editor's face.”
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading “"Quite certain," was the reply.”
-ing form of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to
From this reading “Something almost resembling pleasure appeared on the city editor's face.”
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading “"Are you certain he said he'd not give out the statement again until he reached New York?"”
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading “"Are you certain he said he'd not give out the statement again until he reached New York?"”
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From this reading "He'll not get there until 8.30; too late for the evening papers.
anew
From this reading "Are you certain he said he'd not give out the statement again until he reached New York?"
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Something almost resembling pleasure appeared on the city editor's face.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Something almost resembling pleasure appeared on the city editor's face.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Are you certain he said he'd not give out the statement again until he reached New York?"
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading "Are you certain he said he'd not give out the statement again until he reached New York?"
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Something almost resembling pleasure appeared on the city editor's face.
a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)
From this reading "Hold on there," said the editor.
possessive form of “editor” — a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)
From this reading Something almost resembling pleasure appeared on the city editor's face.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading "He'll not get there until 8.30; too late for the evening papers.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Something almost resembling pleasure appeared on the city editor's face.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "He'll not get there until 8.30; too late for the evening papers.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "He'll not get there until 8.30; too late for the evening papers.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "Are you certain he said he'd not give out the statement again until he reached New York?"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Are you certain he said he'd not give out the statement again until he reached New York?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Are you certain he said he'd not give out the statement again until he reached New York?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "He'll not get there until 8.30; too late for the evening papers.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "Hold on there," said the editor.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading "He'll not get there until 8.30; too late for the evening papers.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading "Are you certain he said he'd not give out the statement again until he reached New York?"
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Are you certain he said he'd not give out the statement again until he reached New York?"
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Hold on there," said the editor.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Are you certain he said he'd not give out the statement again until he reached New York?"
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading "He'll not get there until 8.30; too late for the evening papers.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading Something almost resembling pleasure appeared on the city editor's face.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading "Quite certain," was the reply.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading "Are you certain he said he'd not give out the statement again until he reached New York?"
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading "Quite certain," was the reply.
-ing form of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to
From this reading Something almost resembling pleasure appeared on the city editor's face.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Hold on there," said the editor.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Something almost resembling pleasure appeared on the city editor's face.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading "Are you certain he said he'd not give out the statement again until he reached New York?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Hold on there," said the editor.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Hold on there," said the editor.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "He'll not get there until 8.30; too late for the evening papers.
up to a particular time
From this reading "Are you certain he said he'd not give out the statement again until he reached New York?"
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Quite certain," was the reply.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading "Are you certain he said he'd not give out the statement again until he reached New York?"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Are you certain he said he'd not give out the statement again until he reached New York?"
Chapter 6 of The New Boy at Hilltop, and Other Stories by Ralph Henry Barbour holds 436 sentences, grouped into 88 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the source edition, unabridged, and the chapter records which sentences cover which part of the work so that nothing is dropped. Every word can be tapped for its pronunciation and dictionary entry.
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